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ENROLLMENT FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR WILL OPEN ON MAY 27TH
VIOLINS, VIOLAS, CELLOS, & STRING BASSES
to order SUPPLIES ONLY (no instrument rental) from Music & Arts Center
*Note: If you are renting an instrument from Music & Arts Center, the supplies below will automatically be offered during the rental process.
REQUIRED FOR ALL STRINGS
1. CORRECTLY SIZED INSTRUMENT
All String Players must be MEASURED for their instrument. We recommend that you do not purchase an instrument at this time, unless your child is ready for a FULL SIZED instrument. Ms. Bruner & Ms. Brann can assist with measuring your child during the school year. In the summer months, please visit Music & Arts Center for assistance if needed.
*Please see the OBTAINING AN INSTRUMENT section of the website for more information on Instrument Rentals.
MEASURING FOR THE VIOLA & VIOLIN
Lift the left arm and extend it fully to the side, parallel to the floor with the palm facing upward. Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm.
It’s better to play on an instrument that is a bit smaller than one that is bigger, especially for beginners. See the chart below for the approximate sizing.
MEASURING FOR THE CELLO & STRING BASS
Cello sizing is based on the players height; see our chart for the approximate sizing.
It’s better to play on an instrument that is a bit smaller than one that is bigger, especially for beginners.
REQUIRED FOR ALL STRINGS
2. LESSON BOOK
Title: Sound Innovations for Orchestra, Book 1 (for your chosen instrument)
Publisher: Alfred Music
Available at Music & Arts Center, Amazon
REQUIRED FOR ALL STRINGS
3. CASE NAME TAG
Available at Music & Arts Center, Amazon, or your own luggage tag works too!
REQUIRED FOR ALL STRINGS
4. ROSIN
Brand Preferred:
VIOLIN & VIOLA: Bellafina Woodblock Rosin Mini (top left)
CELLO: Sherman Dark Cello Rosin (middle)
BASS: Carlsson Bass Rosin (bottom left)
Available at Music & Arts Center
REQUIRED FOR VIOLINS & VIOLAS
5. SHOULDER REST
Brand Preferred: Strobel Gray Foam Shoulder Rest
*Make sure the size of the shoulder rest matches the size of the instrument*
Available at Music & Arts Center
REQUIRED FOR CELLOS & BASSES
5. END PIN REST
Brand Preferred: Core Cello/Bass Endpin Rest with Gold Cup
Available at Music & Arts Center
REQUIRED FOR ALL STRINGS
6. MUSIC STAND
To be used for HOME practice - not needed at school
Available at Music & Arts, other music stores, Amazon
RECOMMENDED FOR ALL STRINGS
TUNER
Brand: Snark
Model: Silver Snark Clip-On
*All string players will need a tuner for Year 2.
Available at Music & Arts, Amazon
to order SUPPLIES ONLY (no instrument rental) from Music & Arts Center
*Note: If you are renting an instrument from Music & Arts Center, the supplies below will automatically be offered during the rental process.
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